Module 3 Flashcards
a protein produced in the liver of a developing fetus.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
An AFP test measures the level of AFP in pregnant women during
second trimester of pregnancy
results show higher than normal AFP levels
neural tube defect such as spina bifida and anencephaly
results show lower than normal AFP levels
genetic disorder such as Down syndrome
a condition in which the brain does not develop properly
anencephaly
a condition in which the bones of the spine don’t close around the spinal cord
spina bifida
another name for distal colostography
loopography
most important diagnostic test used to clarify the anatomy in all children with anorectal malformations
Distal Colostography
an abnormal connection between two body parts
fistula
procedure wherein taking pictures of your
bladder and urethra while your bladder is full and while you are urinating
voiding cystourethrography
This disorder is characterized by the absence of particular nerve cells (ganglions) in a segment of the bowel in an infant.
Hirschsprung disease
a birth defect link in which part of the colon is completely blocked or missing.
Colonic atresia
who performs Distal Colostography
colorectal surgeon
the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum
fecal incontinence
a common condition that involves small bulges or sacs that form from the wall of the large intestine (colon)
Diverticular disease
